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Honor Native American Heritage Month with Library Resources

National Native American Heritage Month celebrates the traditions, languages and stories of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and affiliated Island communities to ensure their rich histories and contributions continue to thrive with each passing generation. Explore Library resources »

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Past Is Prologue: Life in Kansas During the Dust Bowl

Nov 13th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Online Event

Discover the inspiring RaisingKC Quilt—a stunning 10x10 ft. community masterpiece celebrating care, creativity, and connection—at a special reception Friday, Nov. 7, where you can meet the artists, founders and be part of an interactive experience that uplifts our community. Details »

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Staff Picks

Geriatric Gems

Love a cozy with a seasoned lead—solving murders, saving towns, or causing mayhem with sharp wit. My future goals, right there.

Science Fiction Horror

Unstoppable creatures that want to kill, haunted houses in space & more. This Halloween why not relearn that not all aliens come in peace...

Misty Copeland and the Legacy of a Black Ballerina

Learn more about the amazing Misty Copeland and other trailblazing Black ballerinas both real and imagined!

Favorite Vegetarian Cookbooks

As an avid home cook, I'm always trying new cookbooks - these are my favorites featuring mostly vegetarian and lots of vegan recipes.

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For Adults

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The New York Times

Up-to-date reporting and interactive storytelling on NYTimes.com.

Online Resource

Brainfuse Adult Learning Center

Study resources and live tutoring for high school equivalency, U.S. citizenship, Microsoft Office help, career exploration and more.

OnDemand: Career & Finance

Enjoy OnDemand videos from our Career & Events playlist.

Audiobooks For Leaf Peeping

Whether you're hiking the trails at Shawnee Mission Park or strolling through your neighborhood, these stories will enhance your adventure!

Audiobooks & eAudiobooks

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For Teens

elementia Submissions Now Open

elementia accepts poetry, fiction, nonfiction, graphic stories, photography and illustrations. Bring us your visions; share your legacy.

elementia

Teen Social Club, part of a series

Nov 10th | 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Blue Valley Library

Meet new friends, plan exciting events, recommend awesome books and engage in interesting activities. We’d love to have you! Snacks provided

Fourth Wing: Just the Vibes

Waiting for the 4th book in the Empyrean series? Pass the time with titles that match the vibes of Basgiath, dragon riding, and rebellion.

How can I keep calm? It is Election Day!

Feeling stressed about election season? You’re not alone. These resources can help you relax and find your calm.

Books & eBooks

For Kids

Intergenerational Friendships in Cinema

Representations of friendships between different generations in movies.

Movies & TV

Online Resource

The World Almanac for Kids

One-stop resource for middle school student reports and research, plus teacher resources.

Homework Help

Youth titles by Latinx Authors

Books featured in 2025 Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month Battle of the Books at Leawood Pioneer Branch.

Books & eBooks

Advanced Reads for Tweens

Tweens: read everything in the youth section & want more, but not ready for teen/adult content? These picks are for you.

Staff Picks

En Español

Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuentos, part of a series

Nov 7th | 9:30am - 10:00am

Central Resource Library

Toda la familia podrá disfrutar tanto en inglés como en otros idiomas: historias, canciones, y juegos de manos y dedos con los niños.

Storytimes

Bienvenido a 6 por 6!

6 por 6 Listos Para Leer es un programa que prepara a los pequeños para que cuando ingresen a la escuela estén listos para aprender a leer.

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Language Learners

Online Resource

Britannica Escolar (Español)

Artículos, diccionarios, recursos multimedia, sitios web y mucho más. Los niveles de escolaridad: primaria y secundaria.

Homework Help

Online Resource

Britannica Moderna (Español)

Miles de artículos, imágenes, mapas, diccionarios otros materiales de consulta — para sus investigaciones.

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